Incident Details
An aircraft crash landed in a sugar cane field in Belle Glade, Florida, and was damaged beyond repair. The pilot, apparently the sole occupant, was not located following the accident. The flight was illegal, with a load of marijuana on board.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident involved a ground loop during the landing roll after the pilot selected an unsuitable terrain. Contributing factors included misjudged distance and speed, high vegetation, rough terrain, the illegal transportation of marijuana, and the crew not being apprehended.